The losing streak has now reached a season-high eight games after getting blown out 12-4 by the Minnesota Twins on Saturday afternoon at Target Field.

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The Minnesota Twins jumped out to an early lead over the Pittsburgh Pirates thanks to a big swing from Kody Clemens, followed by a bat flip.

The Pirates will look to avoid an eighth-straight loss on Saturday afternoon in the second game of their series with the Twins

Paul Skenes is the best pitcher in the National League. The Pittsburgh Pirates should be ashamed of how they're using the former LSU star.

Here is the perfect trade that the Chicago Cubs can make with the Pittsburgh Pirates for one of their top starting pitchers.

The MLB Draft is deep in college pitching and prep shortstops, positions where the Pittsburgh Pirates hit home runs with their past two first-round picks in Paul Skenes and Konnor Griffin. It’s no wonder Pirates general manager Ben Cherington has vowed to take the best player available with the No.